The challenge has been laid down and it is almost time for kickoff

Anthems concluded and it's time for the All Black Haka

The sides have made their way out onto the field, anthems to follow

Vermeulen runs out in his 50th test match for the Springboks

Heavyweights New Zealand and South Africa clash in the opening round of the Rugby World Cup in a crucial Pool B encounter. New Zealand are the two time defending champions after wins in 2011 and 2015 to go along with their 1987 tournament win. They will face two time champions South Africa who lifted the trophy in 1995 and 2007. Both these sides are expected to progress from the group stage, but who tops the pool could very well come down to this match. This should be a thrilling and intense affair between two quality teams with ambitions of lifting the trophy come November 2nd. Italy, Namibia and Canada round out the pool.

Anyone got a quality link to stream this? In the process of moving house and tv isn’t set up